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Antimicrobials

Ascend Launches Antimicrobial Technology

Acteev Protect technology guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and other microbes on nonwovens and textiles

06.16.20

Antimicrobials | Medical | Product Improvement/Innovation

HeiQ Viroblock Tested Successfully Against SARS-CoV-2

Coating is suitable for all fiber types, including medical nonwovens

06.10.20

Antimicrobials | Diaper, Baby

Avgol to Present AntiMicrobial Solutions at Hygienix

beneFit range is part of company Forward Innovative Thinking (FIT) range

10.26.18

Antimicrobials | Diaper, Baby

Avgol to Showcase Microbial Solution at Hygienix

beneFit control offers benefits to hygiene products

10.11.18

Antimicrobials

Avgol Partners with NC College

Collaboration runs trial of beneFit antimicrobial technology

09.27.18

Antimicrobials | Wipes

Balancing Wipes Performance with Regulatory Requirements for Disinfectants and Sanitizers

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George Gonzalez, Marketing Manager for Hygiene and Preservation, Lonza Inc. 09.18.17

Antimicrobials | Fibers | Medical | Product Improvement/Innovation

Nexera Launches First FDA-Approved Antimicrobial Surgical Respiratory Mask

Company collaborated with Sciessent and Foss to make the SpectraShield 9500 Surgical Mask

04.27.16

Antimicrobials | Education | India

Archroma, DKTE Enter Education Partnership

Five year partnership will foster education in nonwovens and technical textiles

02.19.16

Antimicrobials | Product Improvement/Innovation | Spunbond

Ah-choo! The Sneeve Catches Germs from the Vampire Sneeze

Stretchy, antimicrobial nonwoven sleeve helps prevent the spread of germs.

Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, associate editor 12.08.15

Antimicrobials | Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory

FDA Guidance Eases Regulatory Burdens on Certain Nonwovens

surgical gowns, adult diapers, fem hy pads are among the nonwovens impacted by measure

Peter Mayberry, contributing editor 10.13.15

Medical Nonwovens Market—Poised for Growth

Hygiene awareness, the aging population, HAI prevention are among factors boosting growth.

Tara Olivo, associate editor 08.06.15

Antimicrobials | Facilities/Capacity | North America

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Opens Illinois Facility

New plant offers ultra wide width coating and finishing capabilities.

06.02.15

Antimicrobials | Chemicals/Adhesives

Goulston Touts New Logo

New design reflects company’s passion for R&D in surface modification technologies.

05.21.15

Meltblown PLA Nonwoven Materials Push the Innovation Index Forward

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Kerem Durdag, Biovation 05.05.15

Antimicrobials | Construction | Meltblown | North America | Product Improvement/Innovation

Boot-Drying Technology Aids in Foot Health for Marines

Meltblown manufacturer Biovation produces product in partnership with Marine Corps.

Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.19.15

Antimicrobials | Wipes

U.S. Nonwovens products help fight Ebola

Disinfectants are in accordance with CDC guidelines

11.05.14

WOW call for papers

The World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference 2015 is seeking abstracts; industry professionals invited to present advances in wipes technology and marketing.

08.28.14

Fibers for Nonwovens

Manufacturers of different fiber types work hard to differentiate, expand into new areas.

Karen McIntyre, senior editor 06.09.14

World of Wipes 2014 call for papers

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10.08.13

Antimicrobials | Medical

Nonwovens to help burn sufferers recover

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09.20.13

Antimicrobials | Wipes

WOW Conference brings wipes industry to Atlanta

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06.27.13

Antimicrobials | Spunbond

Americhem Launches Masterbatches

nVision line of color and additives can be customized.

04.24.13

Antimicrobials | Fibers | Medical

Fiber Technology Designed to Limit Hospital Acquired Infections

PurThread features intrinsic antimicrobial protection

Online Exclusives Karen Bitz-McIntyre, editor 10.11.12

Antimicrobials | Apparel | Flame Retardance | Spunlace

Norafin announces new spunlace line

Investment will help expand capabilities.

05.15.12

Adult Incontinence | Antimicrobials | Fibers | Hygiene Film/Components | Product Improvement/Innovation

Silver-based antimicrobial protective additives

Sanitized AG launches new generation of additives for hygene products

05.15.12

Techtextil North America

The technical textile and nonwovens industries will convene next month in Atlanta, GA for Techtextil North America.

03.06.12

Antimicrobials | Fibers | Nanotechnology

Radici gets on board of antimicrobial project

Starlight feel expected to advance EU-sponsored project.

11.07.11

Antimicrobials | Legal/Regulatory | Wipes

Avoiding a Policy Wipeout

New government proposals could add up to challenges for the nonwovens industry

Jessica Franken, INDAu2008Director of Government Affairs 07.05.11

Coming Home

Impending flammability rules for upholstered furniture and top of bed may fire up opportunities for nonwovens suppliers.

03.16.11

Antimicrobials | Apparel | Medical | Product Improvement/Innovation

Fosshield Technology Used In Respirator Mask

SpectraShield 9500 has FDA and NIOSH clearance.

03.10.11

Hygiene Component Trends

Consumer needs are the underlying driver of many hygiene component trends.

Leah Genuario, Contributor 12.07.10

Antimicrobials | Chemicals/Adhesives | Fibers | Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes

Get Ready For Light Activated Antimicrobials

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Online Exclusives Sandra Levy, associate editor 10.08.10

Contract Service Manufacturers Review

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Sandra Levy, Associate Editor 10.08.10

Industrial Wipes Market:

The Comeback Kid

Sandra Levy, Associate Editor 10.08.10

Nonwovens: Breathing New Life Into The Medical Market

As hospital-acquired infections increase, nonwovens producers are responding STAT with one-time use fabrics imbued with increased barrier protection, comfort and cost efficiencies.

Sandra Levy, Associate Editor 08.12.10